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Hazel DAWSON-CHAPMAN Obituary
She left this world in peace surrounded by her loved ones. Hazel was born Oct. 1, 1930, in North Carolina, to her late parents, Joe S. and Ethel Dawson of Vanceboro, N.C. Hazel retired from the Newport News School System.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Camellia DeRose Chapman.
She is survived by her two sons, Kenneth and Stanley Chapman; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Viewing will begin at noon follow by a family visitation from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th St., Newport News, VA 23607. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at New Hope Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cookebros.com.
The final care of our loved one has been entrusted to the staff of Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hazel DAWSON-CHAPMAN
Anita Whitley McCray
October 23, 2010
You have my sincerest condolences at this time. Mrs. Chapman was my third grade teacher at Parkview Elementary School. She provided me with a good foundation with regards to my education. That foundation made me a better student, because she would not except excuses, only solutions. Be blessed.
Yolanda M. Parks
October 23, 2010
A beautiful soul is never forgotten but cherished and remembered for their greatness. My prayers will always be with you to help you through this mournful and trying time so that you will allow yourself to rejoice in her name and glory. She lives in you and every life that she blessed with her presence. I wish all of you nothing but light to guide you and love to continue to keep you warm.
Pam Callis
October 22, 2010
Stanley & Beth, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief. May your wonderful memories comfort you.
Brenda Inman
October 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joyce Francis Bascombe
October 22, 2010
Dear Kenneth and Stanley
God will strengthen and guide you during this. God bless you.
My deepest sympathy - Joyce
Former BHS Bruin "the good old days"
Valerie Banks
October 22, 2010
Kenneth and Stanley, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was indeed a blessing and an angel in disguise to me. I will miss her and I am sure you will as well. Just know that she is doing exceedingly well in her Master's arms. God will strengten you both as time goes on. He will replenish your hearts with joy in knowing that mom is no longer weary, but finally at rest.
Annie (Louise) Cherry
October 22, 2010
Hazel, and I have been friends for many years. I will surley miss her. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Maggie Denis Mathis Twine
October 22, 2010
Kenneth and Stanley We are sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Chapman was a good and kind person. We understand what you are going through, we loss our mother last year(Helen Mathis). May God keep each of you. Scarlette Mathis Grant and Maggie Denise Mathis Twine
Maggie Denise Mathis Twine
October 22, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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